Place of birth

Washburn, Maine

Education

Graduate of Washburn High School, Graceland College, and the University of Maine

Career

Opened a real estate office (Russell Realtors) in the late 1950's and that firm evolved into an appraisal firm (Russell and Associates) in the late 1960's

Professional achievements

Appraised the land surrounding the development of Highway 291 in eastern Independence, the Truman Sports Complex, and many major building projects in Kansas City. Served on panels to determine a fair value on property where there would be disputes between Jackson County and land owners in condemnation proceedings

Personal achievements

Married for 72 years, wrote stories reflecting the people and events of his growing up years in northern Maine, served in the South Pacific in the U.S. Navy during World War II

Family

Survived by son-in-law Jim (Jane) Kalhorn; son Henry (Laurine) Russell; daughter Mary (Mike) Hummel; seven grandchildren, Margaret (Steve) Sampson, Michael (Priscilla) Kalhorn, Sarah (Andrew) Kalhorn, Zach Russell, Regan (Ryan) Hays, Kristin (Chad) Gill, and Erica (Zach) Dyer; and nineteen great grandchildren

Preceded in death by

Wife (June), a daughter (Jane Russell Kalhorn), parents Henry and Ruth Russell, and sisters Betty Ettinger, Mary Hall Matthews, and Helen Hampton

Memorial service

Held at Stone Church at 10:30am on June 24, with visitation starting at 9:45am.

Memorial donations

May be made to the Jane Russell Kalhorn Fund at the Independence School District Foundation, 201 N. Forest, Independence, MO 64050 or the Stone Church, 1012 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050.

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